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Starex Smith is an accomplished and experienced public administrator, fundraiser, foodie, and culinary business developer who has committed himself to maximizing the Black experience in the United States! He currently serves as Vice President of Strategy and Development for Black Tech Week with over twelve (12) years of experience in managing public/private partnerships, large scale events, and nonprofits. He has successfully raised over 20 million dollars in funding for various governmental entities, food companies, and individuals. Starex has assisted countless food industry businesses successfully obtain funding, taking mom and pop storefronts to scalable businesses. His success in working with restaurants sparked a passion for food and entrepreneurship which led to the launching of Sothern Bytes, a teaching platform food business dedicated to an ever evolving food industry with a focus on technology, culture and innovation. Having constantly run into stereotyping negatively affecting his dining and vacationing experiences, Starex decided to curate great destinations, restaurants, and discuss issues surrounding being a hungry Black man. Starex completed both his Bachelor’s and Master’s coursework in Public Administration at Florida International University where he served as president of the Black Student Union and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated, Lambda Tau Chapter

DJ Khaled’s Chef Opens Delicious Miami Restaurant! #Blackgirlmagic

“If cameraman Korey (@KoreyDavisPhotography) doesn’t shoot it, I won’t eat it.” Empty Plates is a cozy eatery amid residential apartment complexes at 6820 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33138, directly across from the historic Little River neighborhood MacArthur Dairy Farm processing…

West Palm Beach’s New Black Owned BBQ Spot is Giving ALL TYPES OF LIFE!

“If cameraman Korey (@KoreyDavisPhotography) doesn’t shoot it, I won’t eat it.” Nationally, Black folk are embracing Meatless Mondays and routine vegetarian and vegan dinners to improve health and celebrate the cruelty free movement. My health-consciousness notwithstanding, the desire for a…

Visiting American Airlines Arena? Try Elia Gourmet for Amazing Greek Cuisine!

“If cameraman Korey (@KoreyDavisPhotography) doesn’t shoot it, I won’t eat it.” In Miami, Hispanics are represented well with cafés, bakeries, and sandwich shops, Caribbean folk have everything from patty joints to full service restaurants featuring island cocktails and fire breathing…

Want Amazing Mexican Food on South Beach? Try Olla Mexican Kitchen!

“If cameraman Korey (@KoreyDavisPhotography) doesn’t shoot it, I won’t eat it.” THIS LOCATION IS CLOSED! My family is overwhelmingly southern in every respect. As a native Miamian, with extended family in Georgia, Ohio and the Carolinas, family visits can be…

Miami’s Only South African Restaurant is Insanely Delicious! #BigEasyMiami

“If cameraman Korey (@KoreyDavisPhotography) doesn’t shoot it, I won’t eat it.” While exploring the new Brickell City Centre with family or friends, you find yourself captivated by an alien, yet inviting aroma. Following your nose to the 3rd floor of…

Black Owned Austin Eatery Wins BEST GUMBO!

Attending the 2017 South by Southwest (SXSW)—a festival of music, film and technology that metastasizes in Austin each March has been an annual tradition for me going on 5 years now. Now that I’m The Hungry Black Man, I asked…

New Tasty Miami Overtown Spot Got Mac & Cheese fo that A$$! #blackowned

“If cameraman Korey (@KoreyDavisPhotography) doesn’t shoot it, I won’t eat it.” If you’re following the changes occurring in Miami’s Overtown community, it’s natural to wonder if any of its glory days will be preserved. A once vibrant, middle class African-American…

Pembroke Pines Black Owned Vegan, Smoothie, Chicken & Waffle Joint is LIFE!

“If cameraman Korey (@KoreyDavisPhotography) doesn’t shoot it, I won’t eat it.” I remember hovering around my grandmother as she fried catfish listening to gospel and humming along with the likes of Shirley Cesar.  Walking into Fantasy Twist Smoothie and Food…

This New Detroit Eatery Has That FIRE! #ChopsGrill #ClapBlackSeason

I am super excited to be returning to my beloved Detroit on Friday! Amazing people and amazing food. Our last visit yielded some great destinations. I had one more to share, but lost the pictures. Thanks to Minnie (my godson’s…

Black Owned Eatery Has Best Brunch in Downtown Chicago! #Batter&Berries

Apart from the bitter cold that included my big toe suffering tremendously, The Hungry Black Man’s Chicago food tour has been nothing short of amazing.  How fitting that today, International Day of Happiness, I write about my favorite brunch spot…

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